Gamescom is usually full of products fighting for attention with bigger screens, stronger motors and increasingly complicated specifications, but one of the sim racing ideas that stayed with me after Gamescom 2026 was surprisingly simple. During my time with Asetek Racing, I had the opportunity to experience its Virtual Button Box as part of a complete racing setup, and what impressed me was not a single headline specification. It was how naturally everything worked together once I was actually racing. The steering wheel felt comfortable in my hands, the feedback from the simulator made the car feel far more physical than I expected, and having interactive controls directly in the center of the wheel meant I could manage different functions without feeling like I was operating a collection of separate peripherals. For me, that combination made the experience feel much closer to sitting inside a purpose-built racing cockpit than simply playing a racing game with expensive hardware.
The reveal started off strong with Mario Kart World, which looks absolutely stunning! It features 24-player online play and a massive open world where you can drive anywhere you want. And yes, there’s even a cow riding a bike! The only downside? The price. The digital version costs €80, while the physical version is a record-breaking €90.
The All-New Joy-Con 2
Nintendo has redesigned the Joy-Con controllers, now called Joy-Con 2:
Larger size for better ergonomics
Magnetic attachment to the console
New “C Button” added
Bigger SL and SR buttons for improved usability
Integrated mouse sensor, allowing the Joy-Con to function as a mouse
The C Button and Game Chat
The C Button introduces an exciting new feature: Game Chat. This is Nintendo’s answer to Discord, enabling:
Voice chat
Screen sharing
Camera support (sold separately for €60)
Automatic face tracking and cutout
Built-in Microphone & Headset Support
The Switch 2 includes a built-in microphone, so you can chat without a headset. However, for better audio quality, the Pro Controller now has a headset port. Game Chat requires an online membership, but it will be free for all users until March 31, 2026.
Download Play is Back!
Game Share allows players to play a game together with only one copy of the game. The game will be wirelessly downloaded to nearby consoles for local play. The first game to support this is 51 Worldwide Classics, with more to follow. Even better, this feature will also be available on the original Switch!
The Console: Bigger and Better
New Display and Hardware Upgrades
7.9-inch screen (previously 6.2 inches)
1080p HDR 120Hz display
Louder, clearer speakers with 3D audio (headphones supported at launch, speakers in a future update)
Built-in noise-canceling microphone
More versatile kickstand (similar to the OLED model but thinner and more adjustable)
Two USB-C ports (both support charging!)
Charge while in tabletop mode!
The second USB-C port is perfect for the optional camera accessory
256GB of faster storage (only supports SD Express cards, not standard microSD cards)
New Dock with 4K Support
The new Switch 2 dock features:
4K HDR output (up to 60fps)
1080p 120fps support
Built-in cooling fan
Integrated Ethernet port
Backward Compatibility
The Switch 2 supports physical and digital Nintendo Switch games, though not all games are compatible. A compatibility list will be available.
“Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour”
Nintendo introduced “Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour”, a game designed to showcase the console’s new features. However, in true Nintendo fashion, this is a paid game.
New Game Cards
Switch 2 game cards are physically identical to the original Switch cartridges but are now red and feature faster storage.
System Transfer
You can transfer save data, digital games, and more from the original Switch to the Switch 2.
New Pro Controller
The updated Pro Controller features:
C Button for Game Chat
New back buttons (GR and GL) that can be remapped
Smoother control sticks
Headphone jack for Game Chat
The original Pro Controllers and Joy-Cons are also compatible with the Switch 2.
Nintendo Switch 2 Game Upgrades
Some existing Switch games will receive paid or free Switch 2 upgrades. Examples:
Zelda: Breath of the Wild & Tears of the Kingdom (performance upgrades + mobile app support)
Super Mario Party Jamboree+ Jamboree TV (new graphics, gameplay, camera & microphone support)
Kirby and the Forgotten Land+ Star-Crossed World (enhanced visuals)
Metroid Prime 4 (4K 60fps or 1080p 120fps, mouse support)
Pokémon Legends Z-A (improved graphics and performance)
New & Third-Party Titles
Several new and third-party games were announced:
DragXDrive – A unique game using Joy-Cons as mice
Elden Ring
Hades 2
Street Fighter 6
Cyberpunk 2077
Borderlands 4
Final Fantasy VII Remake
Hollow Knight: Silksong (2025 release!)
Nintendo Switch Online: GameCube Games!
First games: Zelda: Wind Waker, F-Zero GX, Soul Calibur 2
New Wireless GameCube Controller announced
The Grand Finale
Nintendo closed the Direct with two massive reveals:
Duskbloods – A Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive from FromSoftware (totally not Bloodborne?)
Donkey Kong Bonanza – A physics-driven adventure launching July 17
Additionally, Kirby Air Riders (essentially Kirby Air Ride 2) was announced, directed by Masahiro Sakurai.
Pricing & Release Date
The Switch 2 will launch in two bundles on June 5:
Base Console: €469
Mario Kart World Bundle: €510
Lesser-Known Facts
A “Secret” Japan-Only Budget Model – This version only supports Japanese and requires a Japanese Nintendo account.
Physical vs. Digital Pricing – Physical copies cost €10 more than digital.
Anti-Scalper Measures – To pre-order, you must have an active Nintendo account with substantial playtime.
Supports 1440p – As seen in the trailer.
Virtual Game Cards – A new way to own digital titles physically.
Game Key Cards – A new system for digital-only games that lets you sell and trade them like physical games.
That wraps up everything revealed about the Nintendo Switch 2. With a huge lineup of games, exciting new hardware features, and some controversial pricing decisions, this next-gen Nintendo console is shaping up to be something special. Are you excited for the Switch 2? Let me know in the comments!
Shokz has been making waves in the audio world with their unique open-ear technology, and the OpenFit Air are their latest and most accessible offering yet. These earbuds ditch the bone conduction of their predecessors for a more traditional air conduction approach, but keep the signature open-ear design that lets you enjoy your music while staying aware of your surroundings. But do they live up to the hype? Let’s dive in.
As Intel’s guest in Berlin this past September, I got a first look at the future of computing. There, within the walls of the company’s main launch event for Lunar Lake, the new Intel Core Ultra 200S processor series was revealed to me – a significant leap forward that will change the game for gamers, content creators, and tech enthusiasts worldwide.
These new processors, developed in part in Israel, offer an unprecedented combination of performance, energy efficiency, and advanced AI capabilities. Leading the pack is the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K, a powerful flagship processor with 24 cores, promising to break new records and set a new standard for desktop PC performance.
During my visit to Gamescom 2024, I had the opportunity to experience the highly anticipated Roto VR Explorer, a next-generation VR gaming chair developed in partnership with Meta. This innovative device aims to revolutionize seated VR experiences, and after trying it out firsthand, I can confidently say it delivers on that promise.
So the Nintendo Switch was released on March 3, 2017. Anyone wondering whether to buy a switch or not, just do it. If you want to game everywhere, this is for you. It’s super satisfying when you are playing a game while docked and connected to your tv\monitor, and then you just undock to continue in the kitchen, laying in bed, etc. Or the exact opposite, when you are playing on the go, and when you get home, dock it, and you are immediately back to your game right where you left off. there is a smooth transition when docking and undocking.
Meeting Razer was quite an experience, Just entering a small meeting room with 3 executives, I was on cloud nine. we got to see a brand new mouse, I could ask questions and they answered even if I was too excited to actually speak. but I did say what I wanted, I tried the mouse and I really was in the same room with the people behind the products I love so much.
I still remember the meeting with our friends at ASUS last august. In its biggest-ever exhibition appearance, ROG displays over 3000 products, hosted live competitions and demos new gear including 4K/VR-ready GPUs and you cannot forget their gaming laptops, fast forward to Gamescom 2019 – what can we expect from ASUS this year?
Like every year at every gaming or a computer convention, there is a showcase of new and interesting tech shows which introduce new hardware and software.
With that, also new gear which comprised of :
New headset for pc or consoles or smartphones, mice and keyboard and of course gaming devices and gaming hardware.
This year on Gamescom we are planning to see and get a closer look at the booth and watch the tech showcase that Asus is bringing to Gamescom.
Hope to see new headsets and hardware like motherboards with the brand of Strix, and maybe new monster gaming laptops of ROG(Republic of gamers).
I hope to have a closer look at the new exciting stuff that Asus might introduce in the showcase, but nevertheless, we know that Asus will deliver on great and powerful products that show the quality of the company. Asus took their time developing and producing, they ensure a great experience with great products.
